pants are fighting more loose already...tonight is going to be a full body style workout...missed workout last night because of a meeting at work

and I have also got 12 oz bottles of gatorade to help with some energy during the workout.

for the past 3 nights in a row i wake up at 3am STARVING. the heat stack is definitely helping with the energy some and i think it has upped my metabolism some.

Chubrock

11-02-2005, 10:11 AM

Good deal Brian. Great job on keeping the diet clean. I still don't know how you suffer through all that though haha.

briancurran01

11-02-2005, 10:38 AM

chub: thanks bro...it is tough for sure...especially waking up like that STARVING each night

ericg

11-02-2005, 10:52 AM

Hey bri - how have you adjusted your insulin/orals since you started this diet?

briancurran01

11-02-2005, 10:59 AM

eric: i am taking a little less insulin at night. I am still taking the same doage of the orals

and I keep some smarties on hand in case my sugar gets too low

ericg

11-02-2005, 11:13 AM

Nice. I bet you keep your sugars pretty low when on this?

Have you discussed this with your Dr. at all? If so, what were his/her thoughts??

briancurran01

11-02-2005, 11:23 AM

eric: yeah my sugars stay pretty low...I discussed it with him when I was doing it before...and he was fine with it. My sugar will go up a little on saturday when i refeed. my last a1c was 6.5 which is very good for me. I just cant let them get to low that is all he was worried about. Once i get my weight back to where I want to be i may see if he will let me try controlling it with diet.

SW

11-02-2005, 11:39 AM

I have great respect for anyone who can stick with PMSF. Doing a great job Brian, we're all proud.

briancurran01

11-02-2005, 11:43 AM

Thanks Nick I appreciate it

briancurran01

11-02-2005, 05:48 PM

Workout

leg press
135x10x3
ss with
Calf raise
135x10x2

Flat bench
45x10x3
95x10x3

wgpd
90x10x3

flyes
50x10x3

rear delt row
70x10x3

quick workout...wasnt going to workout becuase I had a headache..if this would have been a couple of weeks ago i would not have went,,,excuses time is over.

Coke

11-03-2005, 05:02 AM

No question about it, got to follow through with it and look your best come this spring and summer bro...nice work.

ericg

11-03-2005, 05:24 AM

I know how you feel Bri. Lately I have been just going through the motions. Just push through it.

briancurran01

11-03-2005, 07:42 AM

cocoa: thanks bro

Eric: thanks man..yeah gotta push through it

Chubrock

11-03-2005, 07:53 AM

Nice work anyhow bro. I had a ****ty session last night, so I know how you feel about just going through the motions.

briancurran01

11-03-2005, 08:01 AM

chub: thanks bro...i am sure sundays workout will be better when i am nice and carbed up

briancurran01

11-03-2005, 11:31 AM

my diet is the same as yesterday so i didnt post it.

I may try twin peaks carb cycling after next week...need to have more $ since i will need to eat more then tuna on that plan lol.

briancurran01

11-04-2005, 01:47 PM

i am thinking about adding free weight squats in this sunday, i have never done them before and would like to try to see how my knees react.

i am considering going for more of a powerlifting/ strength building routine...not sure yet though keeping all the same for now

lilmase1153

11-04-2005, 02:01 PM

I think free weight squats would be great for you , I have a friend with barely any cartiledge left in his Left knee and does them and says He loves doing them. Just start nice and light and work on form until your knee's can adapt..

briancurran01

11-04-2005, 02:05 PM

thanks mase. i will let you know sunday how it goes...i will just do the bar to start and see what that is like.

Pup

11-04-2005, 04:19 PM

I agree with Mase on the free bar squatting...i had crap knees in high school, when i started squatting free weight style i built up a lot of muscle around the knee and i have zero troubles with them these days.

Also, if you are going to be training in a more PL style, then low carb will kill you...carb cycling isn't bad if you can have all your workouts on either high carb or moderate carb days...but squatting and pulling on no carbs absolutely blows. If you are interested I may have some ideas for putting together a training plan plus diet to fit your updated goals.

SW

11-04-2005, 04:22 PM

excuses time is over.

This is what's said before something great happens.

briancurran01

11-04-2005, 04:33 PM

pup: sent you a pm.

Nick: thanks bro that is what i am hoping for.

getfit

11-04-2005, 04:59 PM

I have great respect for anyone who can stick with PMSF. Doing a great job Brian, we're all proud.
:withstupi i couldn't agree more well done bri.

Pup

11-04-2005, 06:13 PM

pup: sent you a pm.

Nick: thanks bro that is what i am hoping for.

Returned...:)

briancurran01

11-06-2005, 09:21 AM

rob: returned yours :)

Today i am switching to a carb cycling diet.

diet for diet so far

meal 1
1 cup oats
1 cup egg whites
2 scoops nitrean

meal 2
double meat turkey sub on wheat
2 scoops nitrean

not sure what the rest of the day will look like i am pretty poor this week and dont have much food but i will try to make do

I am going to try the 5x5 program suggested by rob...not sure what weights to use for some as i have never done some of the exercises before but i guess i will feel it out and do what i feel i can.

briancurran01

11-06-2005, 09:21 AM

sylvia: thank you :)

briancurran01

11-06-2005, 10:58 AM

Workout

bench
warmup 45pounds x10
2x95x5
3x135x5

squats
55 pounds 2x5
75 pounds 2x5
95 pounds 1x5

bentover rows
(not sure on form on these so didnt do)

rear delt row
50 pounds 1x5
110 pounds 2x5
170 pounds 2x5

reverse hypers
(no machine cant do)

weighted crunches
tried to do on cable machine kneeling down knees didnt like this)

Overall good workout squatting was tough...i have major balance issues.Benching was good dont feel comfortable going up much in weight without a spot

Pup

11-07-2005, 05:09 AM

Ok...the form on BB rows.

This type of row is called a pendlay row. It is similar to a standard barbell row, but, your back is parallel to the floor, you'll notice that to have your back on the same plane as the floor you have to lock out your hips which will tense up your hamstrings *this is a good mental cue to know you're parallel*...the pull is quick into your chest, this is not a slow and controlled movement, you're trying to engage the lats hard. The grip should be wide, pinky finger either on the rings or just an inch inside.

Hypers: doesn't need to be a reverse hyper, the hyperextension will work just fine here.

Also, if you don't want to do the pendlay rows you have the option of doing powercleans.

...and what is a rear delt row?

briancurran01

11-07-2005, 07:39 AM

rob: they dont have a machine at all for hypers...a rear delt row is a machine.I will see if i can find a pic for it.

briancurran01

11-07-2005, 12:58 PM

for the time being i am going to do plate loaded squat press instead of regular squats...knees did not like the squats yesterday at all.

Hopefully i can get the bb row form down next session.

Coke

11-07-2005, 01:04 PM

Just experiment with the rows BigBri, you'll be ok...fine effort with the bench press, squats and the rear delt machine.

Well i have been ashamed to post this in here, but here we go....my weight right now is sitting at 280 pounds.

This is the heaviest i have ever been.

My goals are the same as when i first joined this site 2 years ago to get to around 200 pounds with a comfortable bodyfat.

I finally have more energy and drive to meet my goals. I know that i have started and stopped several times over the past few months. This time i think i can keep it going.

I have a new job that starts on monday my shifts will be 6am to 230pm for the first 5 weeks then I am not sure what they will be.Also some of the money that i have been waiting for from the ex is finally arriving so...financial concerns are not an issue.

I am hoping to recomposite some, hopefully since it has been a while since I lifted consistently this will be doable.

Good to see you back in the swing of things Bri. Diet looks pretty good, although you may be starting your kcals a bit low, at 280lbs, even if your bodyfat is pretty high you can afford more calories than 2k. It's something you can gauge by progress, but if you are going to be training intensely, you don't want to be eating 1200kcals a day just to get the weight to come down further.

Bruteman

12-06-2005, 09:08 AM

You always come back and get better than the last time. Good luck in attaining your goals my man. :)

briancurran01

12-06-2005, 09:49 AM

PUP: Thanks bro. Do you think maybe 3000? or even 3500? I will bring it up to whatever you suggest...you know this **** much better then i do.

Bri: thanks man...good to see you back around

Day 1 Workout
flat bench
45 pounds 1x10
95 pounds 3x8
135 pounds 2x6

fly machine
50 pounds 3x8
70 pounds 3x8

pullups
112 pound assist 2x4

wide grip pulldown
90 pounds 3x8
120 pounds 3x8

chest supported T bar rows
45 pounds 3x8

rear delt row
90 pounds 3x8

Not to bad for a first workout...but damn i have lost alot of strength. Oh well to be expected. I am sure it will come back over time.

Bri's new Mantra: "Patience, and Positive attitude"

Coke

12-06-2005, 10:37 AM

Just getting back on the track means much, you've done very well to get moving again in this way!!

Will figure up the macros in a bit. Hitting the gym for legs in about 30 mins

Chubrock

12-07-2005, 08:54 AM

Good looking diet man. Keep it up.

briancurran01

12-07-2005, 12:29 PM

thanks chub

Workout day 2

leg press
132 pounds 3x8

plate loaded squat press
90 pounds 3x8

leg extensions
120 pounds 3x8

leg curls
60 pounds 3x8

wanted to take it light since this is the first leg workout in a while. tomorrow is arms and shoulders.

Pup

12-08-2005, 05:38 AM

Bri...as far as the calories go, I am going to say that you need to gauge it a bit. If you're 280 right now, you could start the diet at 15kcal/lb and probably be pretty safe. That works out to about 4200kcals, now before you jump through the screen and pimp slap me, i'll give you some reasoning. If your weight loss goal is still to get to 200lbs, then you need to give yourself some room to play. If you are eating clean, even at that number of calories you should have some fat/glycogen loss the first week or two of dieting. The other option is to take a couple weeks to figure out your actual maintenance calories and base your calorie reduction from there. For probably the first 6 weeks i'd say start gauging progress every 2 weeks (weight, bodyfat, etc.). You can probably start the incremental decreases at 500kcals for probably the first 2 or 3 times...after that i wouldn't drop kcals anymore than 250kcals, make up the rest of the deficit in cardio. Depending on which of the strategies you take that we discussed, you can probably rock out a week or two of PSMF to get through any weightloss plateaus. I wouldn't use that for any more than 2 weeks in any 8 week period. The other thing is that you can always change your calorie intake and macros as your body and training dictates. If you stay on top of getting in all your meals, it'll be easy to figure what changes need to be made.

Clifford Gillmore

12-08-2005, 05:43 AM

Props on getting back into lifting

briancurran01

12-08-2005, 09:07 AM

Pup: thanks bro. Alrighnt i will shoot for 4200. What should the macros look like? I was hitting almost 1g/lb of protein with 2200 calories. Before you had said 100 carbs and fat at ,5/lb i will play it by ear and try to figure it out as i go. Thanks alot for the support and help.

The first change I'd make to your diet is upping the fish oil from 3g per day to 12-15g in divided doses. That alone should help you see some composition changes without messing around with your macros.

briancurran01

12-08-2005, 03:47 PM

Borris: thanks bro...so how would i divide that up? take like 3 grams with each meal or something like that? Thanks for the advice

briancurran01

12-09-2005, 10:17 AM

Weight is down to 275. Today is an off day. Cutting the carbs down to around 150 and the total calories down to around 2800.

Chest and back session will be tomorrow. I have to get some stuff for the new job (dress clothes) since i have to dress up nice and I dont have any nice clothes since i have been wearing shirts and shorts and jeans to work for the past 6 months

Chubrock

12-14-2005, 07:58 AM

Alright bro, get your ass in here and give me an update....

briancurran01

12-14-2005, 06:15 PM

lol CHub. Still kicking i have worked out twice this week and diet is good. just havent had much time to post with starting the new job and being exhausted from waking up at 415 am

briancurran01

01-06-2006, 03:25 PM

good news training is only one more week...i will have a new shift starting a week from monday.

I am joining a new club a 24 hour fitness close to work. I will be working a split shift 8am to noon and then 4 to 8. So i will be working out each day since i have 4 hours lag time between shifts.

I also have a workout partner that is pretty hardcore and will help kick my ass into gear. Updates coming soon.

My first workout at the new gym with the new partner is set for sunday after work.

briancurran01

01-11-2006, 04:46 PM

this workout was from yesterday

bench press
95 pounds 1x10
115 2x10,1x8

chest press machine
2 25 pound plates 1x10,1x6,1x6

pec deck
30 pounds 1x10
40 pounds 3x10

situps
3 sets of crunches

good workout with the new partner.

briancurran01

03-04-2006, 04:13 PM

Thought I would post a little in here about what is up lately.

As some may know I had a severe car accident on January 13th.

I am almost back to full strengtrh...except for my shoulder get that checked out again next week.

I am currently living with my parents until I get back on my feet.

Once I am cleared by the doctors to lift again I hope to come back strong.

Pup

03-05-2006, 07:45 AM

Hope the recovery goes well bro.

briancurran01

03-07-2006, 11:43 AM

pup: thanks

A new twist in the saga that is the life after the car accident.

I went to see an ankle specialist yesterday. Seems is if I have a foot deformity, a very high arch. And he also thought that I may have some torn ligaments in my ankle so i need an mri. If the ligaments are torn, and surgery is needed, he will have to break my heel bone and realign it to correct the high arch. Or I will always have problems with my ankle. Like my mom yesterday...this **** just goes on and on.

briancurran01

03-17-2006, 06:06 PM

Went to see 2 docs since the last update. A partial tear of a ligament so i am in a cast for 3 weeks.

Today i saw the back doc all is progressing good, except for my lower back. Will be doing more therapy. He says that deadlifts, and squats are both done.

Hoping to get started up again after the cast is off.

briancurran01

03-25-2006, 08:11 PM

I am really getting anxious to get back to lifting. Hoping that I will be released to lift at my next doctors appointment which is the 3rd of april this is when I get the cast off my ankle. (providing the ligament is stabilized)

I have an interview for a GREAT company also next week. Corporate Express on one of their Internal Helpdesks.

briancurran01

03-25-2006, 09:00 PM

Celebrating the BIG 37 today. Just taking it easy hanging out with my parents...bought myself a few presents :)

briancurran01

03-30-2006, 09:33 AM

Things are looking good lately. I had my 2nd interview for a helpdesk position at Corporate Express. The pay is $19 an hour or higher. I should hear by tuesday. If i dont get this position there are 2 others at the same company that i have applied for.

Cast comes off monday, and if all goes as expected. Dieting will start hardcore again monday and I will be back in the Club, doing whatever I can.

Also, I am starting to hit up the dating scene again, have a few women that i am talking to so will see what develops.

If ya'll are nice maybe i will post a pic of one of them...pup says and i quote "holy ****" that chick is bomb. if you dont want her i will take her lol

Chubrock

03-30-2006, 09:35 AM

Good to see things are looking up on the job and women horizons. Hit that diet up hard and you'll be golden.

briancurran01

03-30-2006, 09:38 AM

chub: thanks bro...btw...YANKEES RULE :)

Coke

03-30-2006, 09:46 AM

You've gone through a lot, I know you are anxious to get moving with everything...good luck with the job search.

briancurran01

03-30-2006, 09:48 AM

Cocoa: thanks big man

briancurran01

04-03-2006, 12:52 PM

Well, i got the cast off today. My ligament is still stretched and is not healing. and wont without surgery So i have to have surgery on the 25th of april until then still no walking without crutches. I am crushed.

Patz

04-03-2006, 02:00 PM

Keep your head up, man. Things will improve. They always do.

Good luck on the surgery..

briancurran01

04-03-2006, 02:29 PM

pat: thanks bro.

drew

04-03-2006, 03:45 PM

Just one of those setbacks bro. I know you've had a lot of setbacks, but keep pushing through and you'll get on track. You're a big dawg with no quit in you and that's better than most.

Get it done.

briancurran01

04-03-2006, 06:44 PM

D: thanks bro..i am not quitting.

briancurran01

04-04-2006, 10:22 AM

Started a new diet today...figuring i could lose some weight before the surgery.

Meal 1
2 eggs
green and red peppers
2 scoops nitrean
8 oz ff milk

meal 2
2 scoops nitrean
mixed in water

meal 3
2 scoops nitrean
mixed in water

meal 4
6 oz chicken
1 cup broccoli

Supplements
3 fish oil caps with each meal
2 ALN multi vitamin

Will drink lots of water

f=ma

04-04-2006, 10:26 AM

damn bro

i really hope you recover from that wreck in entirety soon... i know i'd be devestated to be damaged this long. perservere and you will definitely be back on top in no time

Coke

04-04-2006, 10:40 AM

Just a little longer to go is all BigBri, you've have shown tremendous resolve and will come through fine.

dw06wu

04-04-2006, 10:45 AM

hang in there man, you'll be better in no time

briancurran01

04-04-2006, 11:08 AM

f=ma: thanks bro..

Cocoa: thanks bro...appreciate your never ending support

dw06wu: thanks bro.

briancurran01

04-04-2006, 03:01 PM

well at least one positive thing happened today...the trucking company is sending me another $2500 to cover my lost wages.

f=ma

04-04-2006, 03:09 PM

is it a fair payment?

briancurran01

04-04-2006, 03:39 PM

f=ma: so far i have missed 12 weeks of work at $440 a week and he has paid me $5000 so far so i think it is fair...he will end up paying a lot more when we are all done though :)

briancurran01

05-19-2006, 10:48 AM

update: I had my ankle and am in my 3rd week post op. I am now in a boot. Still catn walk will be using crutches for at least 4 more weeks and also in the boot for at least 4 weeks.

I start therapy tuesday.

Also the Attorney for the trucking company is coming to meet with me andmy parent on june 8th.

My and my parents estimate now for settlement is 150,000 or more if no trial and 300,000 or more if this is a trial

Coke

05-20-2006, 07:21 AM

No doubt they will have to write you a big check to your satisfaction after this ordeal...keep hanging tough.

briancurran01

05-22-2006, 09:57 AM

thanks cocoa I will try to update this with my therapy progress first session is tomorrow

briancurran01

05-23-2006, 10:22 AM

first therapy session today.

Got a few motion exercises to do 4-5 times a day not to bad a little painful.

Next session is thursday

ericg

05-23-2006, 11:09 AM

Want to buy a bike after you get your big check?? ;) Good luck with it all bro.

f=ma

05-23-2006, 11:43 AM

nice im glad youre starting PT

a six figure check sounds nice too lol

WBBIRL

05-23-2006, 01:08 PM

I never knew you were 37...

So you can't ever squat or deadlift again??? Or you just cant do them for a while? It would suck if you couldnt do 2 of the 3 main lifts anymore.

briancurran01

05-25-2006, 11:39 AM

eric: a NEW truck :) thanks bro

f-ma: thanks bro

wbbirl: dont know yet

briancurran01

05-25-2006, 03:51 PM

second therapy session today.

He did alot of stretching on my ankle which was quite painful. Then he had me stand next to a chair with the boot off only on my right leg, then put as much weight as i could on the left. This hurt like a bitch as i have not walked unsupported since march sometime.

Got a few isometric exercises to do

Bruteman

05-26-2006, 09:40 AM

Just checkin' in on your recovery bro'. Didn't want you to think I forgot about ya'.

briancurran01

05-26-2006, 01:43 PM

bruteman: thanks bro

Well i made a HUGE step in recovery today. I walked in the boot with weight on my left foot with the crutches. Not much weight, but it is still a step in the right direction for me

muscle chic

05-26-2006, 02:46 PM

I'm back on the site again so I figured I'd check up on how you're doing. Glad to see you're still at it!!!:bow:

KevinStarke

05-26-2006, 02:53 PM

Hey muscle chic, im from Fairfield but currently living in Newtown. Where abouts in CT are you from?

muscle chic

05-27-2006, 07:18 AM

East haddam. It's between Old Saybrook and Middletown.

drew

05-27-2006, 12:43 PM

Bri, that's awesome news.

Hopefully you'll be up and walking around by the time you get your ass out here.

briancurran01

05-27-2006, 01:07 PM

Thats what im counting on D

KevinStarke

05-27-2006, 01:09 PM

East haddam. It's between Old Saybrook and Middletown.

very cool

briancurran01

06-07-2006, 09:43 AM

Well I took a few steps the other day without my crutches...painful but at least i walked. Today at therapy we are trying my other brace...so i come out of the boot and try to walk for the first time.

Other wise therapy is going good...getting my motion and strength back

briancurran01

06-07-2006, 01:00 PM

I have graduated to 1 crutch.,

w00t

I took a few steps outta the boot with the brace i have and NO PAIN!!!

I am psyched I am finally making progress

drew

06-07-2006, 03:48 PM

Great news Bri!

Coke

06-08-2006, 05:20 AM

Good to hear you are making strides, happy for you!!

Bruteman

06-08-2006, 05:25 AM

Glad to hear you're on the move. Now the rehab is going to be more painful than the injuries. :evillaugh

briancurran01

06-09-2006, 12:22 PM

D: thanks bro...only a few more weeks till NY baby i am psyched

Cocoa: thanks man

bri: yep..you are right bri

briancurran01

06-12-2006, 10:01 AM

Update

Walked around a bit this weekend with the boot and no crutches. Seems like I have hit my stride now and just keep improving each day.

I hope to be up and walking with no crutches with the brace on by the time i leave for NY which is June 27th.

Weighed myself for the first time in a long time 270

drew

06-12-2006, 08:21 PM

Good stuff Bri!

Unfortunately, I won't be able to get June 30th off, but I'm planning to be in the city on Saturday. Megan will also be in NY that weekend and I'll probably be staying with her on Saturday night. We'll definitely figure something out and get something together.

briancurran01

06-14-2006, 02:38 PM

Update

Boot is off...walking with 1 crutch and the brace.

I should be down to no crutches by next week. Then i am going to start some upper body workouts again.Got doc clearance today

briancurran01

06-15-2006, 11:25 PM

All right so I saw the doc yesterday.

All is looking good. He wants me walking with no crutches within a month. I told him I will be walking by The time i come to ny.

I am free to start working out. He wants low weight high rep till i get going again. No pressing yet...wants to make sure the shoulder is cool.

Weight is down to 269.

I plan on starting lifting when i return from NY.

I WILL be walking by next wednesday come hell or high water. I am down to one crutch with the brace.

briancurran01

06-16-2006, 02:40 PM

Update

Had therapy today.

Did some calf raises with 50 pounds 2 sets of 20 on the leg press machine...felt good.

Also did an exercise where i attach a cable to the good leg and then do 20 reps in all directions...going forwards, then to the right then to the left, then in behind me. Did this with 5kg. TOUGH as hell.

Well still making progress so i am happy.

Next therapy session is monday

briancurran01

06-18-2006, 11:11 AM

Update:

I am up walking with no crutches today...little painful but nothing i cant handle.

drew

06-18-2006, 03:10 PM

Awesome news.

briancurran01

06-19-2006, 10:44 AM

Thanks D.

Off to therapy here in a bit.

The accident settlement may turn into a lawsuit and go to trial they are asking for medical records from a surgery I had 18 years ago. Saying that this somehow ties in to my torn ligament in my ankle. Because i have a high arch in my foot, which has never caused me problems until this jack off hit me.

Why can nothing i do be easy?

Bruteman

06-20-2006, 05:53 AM

hehe, you do seem to always have to go the hard route for things, huh? You always get through it though. You are most definitely one of the most resilient people I know. :)

briancurran01

06-20-2006, 09:18 AM

bri: thanks bro

I have therapy tomorrow and friday and then none for a week as i will be up in NY. Seeing Yankee games and partying like a rock star

briancurran01

06-24-2006, 10:06 AM

Weight is down to 268.

I leave Tuesday for NY...to meet up with Drew, see some Yankees games and PARTY!!!

briancurran01

06-25-2006, 02:38 PM

Here is the plan for when I get back from NY.

Start working out again...Built is helping me devise a workout.
Start dieting again...not stopping till i hit 225 at least.